8/23/2026: Ghost Train; One Mother's Story; Wild Concerto
First, the state of high-speed rail in the U.S. Then, Rachel Goldberg-Polin: The 60 Minutes Interview. And, turning recordings of animals into music.
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Syria says US-mediated talks addressed de-escalation, staying out of Israel-Turkey tensions
Syria and Israel held US-mediated talks in Jordan on Sunday to defuse the crisis sparked by a strike that Israel said was aimed at preventing a Turkish military deployment. Damascus says it wants to stay out of the tensions between Israel and Turkey.
The formidable challenges facing new Tata boss
Corporate India's most coveted top job is open. But finding a new leader for Tata Sons is no easy task.
Macron hosts Saudi’s crown prince for visit ranging from esports to Middle East
French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday welcomed Saudi crown prince and de facto ruler Mohammed bin Salman for a two-day visit, hosting him at the Esports World Cup before a second day focused on bilateral deals and the situation in the Middle East. A French presidential official said several agreements, on health, transport and energy, will be signed on Monday alongside talks likely to focus o...
8/23: CBS Weekend News
Hawk Fire nearing Reno prompts mass evacuations; White House says economic warfare against Iran begins on Monday.
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Eight-year-old dies after contracting rare brain-eating amoeba in Louisiana
Lillian Smart of Ruston infected with fatal Naegleria fowleri, likely after swimming in Lake Claiborne, health officials sayAn eight-year-old Louisiana girl has died after contracting a rare, typically fatal brain-eating amoeba after a swim in Lake Claiborne.Lillian Smart, of Ruston, died on Saturday, one day after celebrating her birthday, her family announced in a public Facebook post on the “Lo...
Landslide at waste mound in Guinea capital kills 30, government says
Dump site in Conakry, which minister had just promised to move, collapsed after heavy rain in west African stateA landslide at a huge waste dump in Guinea’s capital has killed 30 people, the government said on Sunday, after heavy rains overnight prompted it to collapse, engulfing nearby tents and shacks.The incident occurred less than a week after the government announced plans to close the sit...
Australia news live: shark attack victim thanks donors after ‘incredibly difficult’ recovery; second fur seal dies of suspected bird flu
Leah Stewart lost her arm in a great white shark attack at Sydney’s Coogee beach. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNightly ‘penguin parade’ undergoes vaccinations for bird fluThe nightly parade of penguins on Phillip Island is a tourist favourite, but has recently taken on a more serious tone, AAP reports.We started on some of the quieter penguin p...
Raphinha and Lopez score braces as Barcelona trounce Elche 5-0
Barcelona begin their La Liga title defence and bid for a third successive crown with a 5-0 victory at Elche.
Will Donald Trump’s new sanctions against Iran work?
The US president says he will impose 'crushing measures' on Tehran.
Hongkong Post should focus on public service, not profit
Two years after the Audit Commission called out Hongkong Post for its lack of profitability and other failings, the postmaster finally moved to fix a structural expense: staff costs. But the audit report probably wasn’t the main catalyst for change. Rather, it was the fact the government had to ask the Legislative Council for a HK$4.6 billion (US$510 million) bailout to keep Hongkong Post operatin...
Australia news live: Shark attack victim thanks donors after ‘incredibly difficult’ recovery; penguin parade gets flu shots
Leah Stewart lost her arm in a great white shark attack at Sydney’s Coogee beach. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMajor housing investment near Perth could provide boost to apartment buildingThe National Reconstruction Fund will invest $120m into a $240m advanced manufacturing project north of Perth expected to be able to build 2,000 apartments a ...
Serbia requests international assistance to battle wildfires
Serbia requested assistance from the European Union and Russia to help bring intense wildfires under control.
US envoy Tom Barrack retracts comment that Syria’s Golan is occupied
Ambassador to Turkiye says US policy of recognising Israel's claimed sovereignty over Syrian territory is 'unchanged'.
Landfill collapse kills 30 in Guinea’s capital after heavy rains
A mound of waste collapsed at a landfill in Conakry, Guinea, after heavy overnight rains, engulfing nearby homes.
Tens of thousands ordered to evacuate in Nevada as fire threatens Reno
Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated this weekend from the area of Reno, Nevada, and many others were under orders to leave on Sunday as a wildfire reached the outskirts of the state’s third-most-populous city. About 42,000 residents have been displaced or are under active evacuations with an additional 45,000 in “be prepared to evacuate” status as the Hawk Fire threatened northern ...
TikTok food influencer Doctor Food arrested in Lebanon over alleged drug-linked food products
Lebanese authorities arrested TikTok food influencer Georges Dib, known as Doctor Food, on August 23. He was sought for alleged drug-related crimes involving food products made by his businesses. Police had reportedly been searching for Dib for years and he was previously sentenced in absentia. Investigators believe Dib avoided capture while continuing to post videos online for his followers.
Iran official says support for new sanctions would be 'act of war'
The U.S. has vowed to impose an “unprecedented” level of economic warfare.
Reform says it would put foreign-born UK citizens lower on social housing list
UK-born married couples under 35 with children would get priority under proposals to be outlined by Farage’s partyBritish citizens who were born abroad would be made to wait longer for social housing under proposals to be announced by Reform UK on Monday.Nigel Farage’s party will announce the policy at a press conference in London. Under the policy, people born in the UK and young married couples ...
Thai prime minister meets security chiefs after coordinated attacks in 3 southern provinces
Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has held an urgent meeting with security officials after coordinated violence erupted in three southern provinces
A US envoy clarifies his comments on Golan Heights that contradicted Trump's position
The U.S. special envoy to Syria and ambassador to Turkey has clarified his comments on Israel's occupation of the Golan Heights
Mexican governor indicted by the US seeks leave again after contentious return to office
Mexico’s Sinaloa governor has reversed his return to office after one day, bowing to party opposition over U.S. drug trafficking charges
Iran discovers major new gas reserves amid war-hit energy sector
Iran on Sunday said it had discovered more than 200 billion cubic metres of natural gas in the southern Fars province, with more than 160 billion cubic metres potentially recoverable. The find comes as the country’s energy sector faces disruption after months of US-Israeli strikes on gas facilities, oil depots and transport routes.
Is Israel about to split the occupied West Bank in half?
Israel is moving forward with its ‘E1’ plan. What is it and why could it threaten the future of a Palestinian state?
Trump waves green flag to start IndyCar race through Washington streets
The president took a ceremonial lap of the track before the race, which is the culmination of a summer of events to mark the country's 250th birthday.
Twitch streamer Kameaisweird’s Uber ride takes unexpected turn after driver recognizes her
Twitch streamer Kameaisweird found herself in a harrowing Uber experience on August 22, 2026, as the driver made transphobic comments and insisted she stop filming. In a moment of defiance, Kamea splashed water at him before making her exit. Viewers quickly began to debate the reality of the situation and Kamea's decision to respond visibly, resulting in a vibrant dialogue on social media.
Former cricket captains appeal to Pakistan over jailed ex-PM Imran Khan’s healthcare
A group of 21 former international cricket captains, including India’s Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev, signed a letter to Pakistan’s government on Sunday regarding the healthcare of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan. Khan has been in prison since 2023 and was sentenced late last year along with his wife to 17 years on corruption charges they both deny. The 73-year-old, who was also a former Pa...
A businessman bought a 23,000-acre Scottish sporting estate and spent two decades rewilding it
An ambitious English businessman has reimagined a historic Scottish hunting estate as a lush wilderness reserve. His initiative, which includes the planting of over one million native trees, has revived populations of red squirrels in the glens. The project also emphasizes the restoration of peatlands and the breeding of Scottish wildcats, with funding from upscale eco-tourism driving significant ...
Severe winds toss four aircraft across Italian airport tarmac
Winds reaching around 120 km/h swept through Forlì in Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region, overturning four light aircraft.
Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan deepen alliance with $1bn trade target and stronger Trans-Caspian links
Presidents Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Ilham Aliyev signed a Treaty on Eternal Friendship in Tashkent and launched new projects in banking, energy, tourism and mining. The two countries will also co-host the FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2027.